Program Manager

$75,000 - $156,000/Yr

Association Management Center - Schaumburg, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Schaumburg, IL

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Program Manager will oversee the operations of the SAMHSA-funded REACH 2.0 program, aimed at increasing the number of medical students and residents trained as addiction specialists for racial and ethnic minoritized populations. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the successful execution of program activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic plans and day-to-day activities for the project under the direction of the PI.
• Supervise the project coordinator.
• Lead interdepartmental teams to carry out project activities.
• Manage recruitment, application, and selection processes of scholars and mentors.
• Oversee logistics and meeting planning for Advisory Board and partners.
• Implement in-person and virtual scholar events including monthly webinars.
• Communicate with scholars, mentors, and others involved in projects.
• Oversee work of contracted vendors.
• Attend grant recipient meetings and trainings with the Principal Investigator.
• Ensure a welcoming and customer-service culture to support all scholars, mentors, and partners participating in the program.
• Create and update website content regularly and ensure accurate and timely information.
• Lead outreach and recruitment strategies including social media campaigns and coordinate activities with the communications coordinator.
• Manage the program budget and coordinate check disbursements with the finance team.
• Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and measures with the program evaluator.
• Support and submit timely and accurate required reporting under the direction of the PI to SAMHSA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• 5 years' experience in program administration, especially related to professional and leadership development programs.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience with education events/meeting planning.
• Knowledgeable about outreach and social media strategies.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles or health equity.
• Experience working on federally funded grant programs preferred.
• Experience with academic and professional medical programs or culture a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to travel 1-2 times annually (or more if needed to support and further program dissemination).
• Knowledge of career and professional development programs.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Life insurance